A sixth-straight annual budget surplus.
Climbing enrollment and retention rates.
The completion of the latest round of capital projects, including an entirely renovated Saunders Hall.
President Amy Storey had little but good news to share during her State of the College Address, which highlighted the College’s Fall 2024 Community Day celebration on Thursday.
College President Amy Storey hosted Community Day and delivered a State of the College address that was heavy on positive news.
Some 150 faculty and staff – including facilities personnel who recently rejoined the ranks of the College – filled the Geiser Dining Commons for the bi-annual pre-semester gathering.
“I took some time to reflect on my time as president here, and what we’ve encountered – how difficult it has been, how many schools have closed during that period,” said President Storey. “And yet, what is our shared experience? It’s success.
“The work that you do matters,” President Storey continued. “Our ability to provide education in a small, rural, liberal arts environment matters. And I couldn’t be more proud. So, thank you, everyone.”
Director of Community Standards & Student Intervention Tim White was among 20 faculty and staff commemorated for milestone anniversaries. Tim has been with Keuka College for 15 years.
Among the positive statistics the president shared were an incoming class of 471 new students (355 on-campus and 116 online and graduate) and a 12-year high in unrestricted net assets.
President Storey also highlighted a series of recent accomplishments, including the pending launch of the inaugural Honors Program and the new Compass general education curriculum, a revised Faculty Handbook, and this summer’s Wellness Weekend at the Lake.
The 90-minute program included a welcome to all new employees, the bestowal of glass acorns among faculty and staff who have gone out of their way to demonstrate College values, and the acknowledgment of milestone anniversaries. The latter included:
Five-year anniversaries
Catherine Agar (Director of Academic Success Center), Kevin Clingerman (Systems Administrator), Beth Hopkins (Associate Professor of Nursing), Jessica Katolik (Associate Professor of Natural Sciences), Liz Lambert (Interim Vice President for Student Development), Phil Miller (Assistant Professor of Social Work), Jenniffer Mullin (Assistant Professor of Nursing), Christina Stephens (Registrar Support Specialist), and Josie VanGorden (Custodian).
10-Year Anniversaries
Laurie Adams (Associate Director of Alumni Relations), Kristen Bacon (Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy), Michelle Broadhurst (Assistant Director of Athletics), Jess Christenson (Head Coach, Women’s Soccer), Jessica Macnamara (Associate Professor of Sociology), Phil Rahr (Associate Athletic Trainer), and Cathy Reed (Writing Specialist).
15-Year Anniversaries
Eric Detar (Director of HEOP), Jennie Joiner (Division Chair, Humanities & Fine Arts), Melissa Newcomb (Associate Professor of Art), and Tim White (Director of Community Standards and Student Intervention).
25-Year Anniversary
Mike McKenzie (Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion).
